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Careers in Web Design

1 March 2014Written by AIT Crew
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Do you want toĀ become a web designer? If you do, then the time to begin is right now! Today a website is not an option or a luxury, it is an absolute imperative for any business which wants to make money. Statistics tell us that more and more people today are shopping online for products and services. That means that the one career which is growing and will continue to do so, according to labour statistics is digital design ā€“ specifically website design and mobile website design.

What Does a Website Designer Do?

Website designers create websites for individuals, small businesses and corporations. In this design process they will make use of a wide range of technologies. The web designer will use various software and tools that are going to be combined with their own skill to produce a website application that is effective and efficient for the site owner.

Exploring the requirements of the site and making a determination of what is required to achieve those needs is the primary job of the web designer. A high level of organisation and project planning skill goes into most websites.

Todayā€™s website designer needs to know a great deal about a vast array of different technologies. The website might incorporate coding such as Flash and JavaScript. It will require an efficient and easy to use navigation, eye-catching graphics, and solid security. The scope of things that enter into just one website design can be vast.

Careers in Website Design

In many instances today, website designers are on staff with larger companies who typically keep their own design team on board to work with clients and keep the company site updated. Likewise large corporations and even some smaller ones often keep a web consultant on retainer to assist them with the day-to-day tasks and changes that are required.

Statistically speaking, in the United States as well as in Canada and in Australia, more than fifty per cent of web designers work from home. While many are engaged in work attached to a larger business, most are telecommuting in order to save both time and money for the company in question.

Web Design Salaries ā€“ How much money do the web designers make?

The website designer may ā€“ depending a great deal on the area in which they work geographically, and their level of experience, can expect to make between $60,000 and $110,000 annually ā€“ more details on Australian web designer salaries can be found on websites like SEEK.

How to Begin a Career as a Website Designer

When you consider ways to become a website designer, most people feel that the least costly way will be self-study. While to a point this may be the most inexpensive, it is also the least efficient.

In reality, self-study courses often take a great deal longer compared to Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training (VET) Information Technology courses such as those offered by the Academy of Interactive Technology (AIT). If youā€™re interested in learning more about how you can become a website designer, contact one of the student advisors at AIT.

Imagine a creative college where you can pursue your dreams in 2D animation, 3D animation, film, game design, IT or mobile app development.

Find out more about AIT and our courses by visiting our connect page and choosing your own adventure. Talk to someone about your study options, book a campus tour and have a look around, chat with a current AIT student or get started on your application.

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